Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Bites (Print View)
Savory cottage cheese bites coated with everything bagel seasoning, perfect for a quick, protein-rich snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheese Base
01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, small curd recommended
02 - 2 oz cream cheese, softened
→ Flavorings
03 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
04 - 1 tbsp finely diced red onion
→ Coating
05 - 3 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
→ Optional Toppings
06 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
07 - 1 tbsp poppy seeds
# Method:
01 - Combine cottage cheese and softened cream cheese in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly until mostly smooth, allowing some curds to remain for texture.
02 - Fold in chopped chives and diced red onion. Mix until ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture.
03 - Using slightly wet hands or a small cookie scoop, portion the mixture into 16 evenly sized bite-sized balls.
04 - Spread everything bagel seasoning on a plate. Gently roll each ball in the seasoning to coat completely. Optionally, roll some bites in additional sesame or poppy seeds for variety.
05 - Arrange coated bites on a serving platter. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- They come together in ten minutes flat which means you can make them while guests are already walking through the door
- The combination of creamy cottage cheese and that everything bagel crunch hits exactly the same satisfaction button as your morning bagel without the heaviness
02 -
- These cheese balls will feel soft and almost fragile when you first roll them but chilling firms them up enough to handle without disaster
- If your everything bagel seasoning seems saltier than usual dial back any added salt because the seasoning blend carries plenty on its own
03 -
- Use a small cookie scoop instead of your hands for more uniform sizing that looks professionally done
- Pour any leftover seasoning that fell onto your plate back into the jar because wasting everything bagel seasoning feels wrong